Glass Process Engineer: Lean Six Sigma Innovator

Schott North America; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation days

Holidays and sick time

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in the United States seeks a Chemical Engineering professional to drive glass process development and optimize manufacturing methods. You will plan production layouts, monitor quality, and lead cross-functional teams to improve yield and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring a technical manufacturing background, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong communication skills to support corporate goals across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 3+ years engineering experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma proficiency; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; collaborate across teams.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented; support goals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Glass process development: formulate glass compositions and scale processes.
• Manufacturing method improvement: evaluate and optimize chemical and mechanical processes.
• Production planning & layout: analyze workforce, space, workflow, and equipment layout.
• Quality monitoring & yield improvement: monitor quality, adjust parameters, yield measurements, and data-driven improvements.
• Technical documentation & communication: develop standard work, diagrams, and production records.
• Crossfunctional collaboration: align tooling, product design, schedules, and material needs.
• Statistical analysis & cost management: apply statistics, estimate times, prepare quotations, and save costs.
• Problemsolving & decisionmaking: identify root causes and resolve issues in fast-changing environments.
• Technical services & equipment support: provide machinery support and implement improvements.
• Safety, flexibility & project leadership: follow safety procedures and manage special projects.

Skills

Glass process dev

Process improvement

Production planning

Quality monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

PDCA

DMAIC

Job description

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in the United States seeks a Chemical Engineering professional to drive glass process development and optimize manufacturing methods. You will plan production layouts, monitor quality, and lead cross-functional teams to improve yield and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring a technical manufacturing background, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong communication skills to support corporate goals across departments.